
Introduction
About Me
Hello! I am Isabella Rom and I am a finance major at
The University of Texas at Dallas. I was exposed to
leadership responsibilities early on, which helped me
build my communication, organization, and
problem-solving skills. I am a very detail-oriented,
motivated individual that prioritizes making
data-driven conclusions, improving skills, and
raising the standard with every achievement.
Experience
Throughout my educational career, I sought out
various opportunities to improve my skills, and
network with people. I am a member of the
Professional Program in Finance (PPF9), the Vice President of the Financial Leadership
Association, and a finalist in the 2025 Consulting Case Competition. In the summer of 2025, I
interned at Carbo Ceramics on the FP&A team, where I was tasked with a project to review the
supply chain process and inefficiencies in production, and present my findings and
recommendations to c-suite executives. This was an important role for me as it taught me how to
ask critical questions, make data-driven conclusions, and learn to communicate with different
levels of people.
How I Chose My Path
In high school, I learned about stock trading through my father and friends. I wanted to try it
myself and I began researching and learning different ways to make investment decisions. I’m
glad I went through with it because it is an activity that a lot of people that age were scared to
engage in. Overall, I can say I learned a completely new way of thinking than I had learned in
school, because this time there were actual risks.
After a few months of trading and researching, I was convinced that this was what I wanted to
do. While I’ve decided to study topics outside of stock trading, I still plan to be involved with
companies' finances and learn how to create successful businesses. A specific desire that drove
me to my decision to study finance is my interest in learning how people in other countries work
and what the work environments are like. I seek to travel the world, learn the most optimal way
of viewing business from experienced professionals, and find what is successful for different
companies.
Conclusion
Overall, my skills in communication and organization have been greatly improving ever since
I’ve involved myself in extracurriculars. My goal is to continue to branch out and test my skills
in different fields so I can advance throughout my career.